This podcast discusses Israel's offensive in Gaza, focusing on the cautious and prolonged ground invasion. It also explores Kemal Ataturk's enduring popularity in Turkey and Canada's tradition of providing synchronized time signals through the long dash.
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Israel's offensive in Gaza is characterized by a more cautious and sustained ground invasion, aiming to isolate and destroy Hamas while avoiding playing into their hands.
President Erdogan of Turkey has redefined the legacy of Kemal Ataturk, portraying him as a war hero who saved Turkey from Western imperialism, appealing to a diverse range of supporters transcending religious and ideological divisions.
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Israeli offensive in Gaza takes a gradual and cautious approach
Israel's offensive in Gaza is characterized by a more gradual and cautious ground invasion, deviating from expectations of a large-scale assault. The current incursions by Israeli forces are larger and more sustained, with troops establishing strongholds within Gaza. The objective remains to isolate and destroy Hamas, but the tactical approach aims to avoid playing into Hamas's hands. The campaign is likely to be long-lasting, potentially lasting for months or even longer.
President Erdogan and the complex legacy of Ataturk
President Erdogan of Turkey has both chipped away at and co-opted the legacy of Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey and symbol of secularism. While Erdogan has introduced more Islamic influences in politics and public life, Turkey's society remains largely secularized. Erdogan has redefined Ataturk's legacy, casting him as a war hero who saved Turkey from Western imperialism. This new nationalism combines elements of strategic autonomy, economic expansion, and a reimagined Ottoman past. It appeals to a broad range of supporters, transcending religious and ideological divisions.
The end of the long dash: A beloved time signal in Canada
The long dash, a time signal broadcasted by CBC Radio in Canada for over 80 years, has been discontinued. The long dash was a synchronized time signal that served essential functions, including timekeeping for mariners and railways. However, with advancements in technology, including cell phones and GPS, the need for the long dash has diminished. Additionally, delays in digital transmissions and broadcasts led to inaccuracies in the signal. Despite its discontinuation, the National Research Council still offers other means of accessing the precise time, such as a speaking clock via phone.
The long-anticipated invasion is not the expected blitzkrieg; we ask how a longer, more cautious war will be fought. Kemal Ataturk is still wildly popular a century after he founded modern Turkey—so instead of undoing his legacy, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is simply claiming it (10:57). And an ode to Canada’s “long dash”, a time-marking tradition that has now gone silent (21:15).
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